Author: Karen

I'm a 30-something diva who loves fashion, gothic, vintage, make-up, traveling, and the good life. I own several blogs: bury me in this dress which is a personal blog, Mukhang Pera which is my contest blog, Funereal Best which is my fashion blog, and a whole lot of others.

I was an avid fan of Archie Comics during my early years and amassed a great collection of single and double digests. Archie and the gang entertained different generations of my family. The love triangle between Archie, Betty and Veronica have been resolved by now but loyal Betty fans, including me, will not accept the conclusion.

Last night, March 8, 2013, MAC Philippines unveiled the Betty & Veronica collection at the Mall of Asia and we were invited to the event. We were brought back to the 50s with the event’s diner-inspired entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and, of course, the theme which is the beloved comic book Archie.

During my trip to Malaysia, I bought Mircoz Fiber Lash Extender Kit which promises to volumize and lengthen the lashes. Since I have short and weird eyelashes, I decided to purchase the expensive kit. It did keep its promise as shown in my photos below.

Avail of up to 70% discount on cosmetics brands such as Guarlain, Majolica Majorca, Shiseido and perfumes such as Calvin Klein, Bvlgari, Marc Jacobs and much much more. Attend the Grand Beauty Sale part 2 on December 16-17, 2011 at FMF Compound along Pioneer St., Mandaluyong. I bought some great items from part 1 of the sale and I’m giving away some of the items over at my personal beauty blog. Makeup and fragrance addicts, you must go to this sale! You won’t regret it.

I bought DuWop’s Isla Sirena Rotating Map Palette online after asking Beauty Bar if they will sell it in the Philippines. FYI, Beauty Bar is the distributor of DuWop here. The lady I talked to said they won’t so I decided to buy online instead. It’s not expensive but not really cheap either. I was surprised when I saw how big the palette is. It’s almost as big as a plate. I guess I got my money’s worth.

I don’t normally use mineral makeup. I’ve tried Bare Escentuals after buying their starter kit and the mineral made my face feel leathery and dry. I’m not sure if it was an allergic reaction or the kabuki brush that comes with the kit is just too tough on my skin but I continued using the set for months until I found a better replacement.

Bio Remedies Therapeutic Cosmetic (BRTC) is one of the more reputable cosmetic companies in Korea and based on online reviews, they have a lot of fans. Their BB cream line is very popular. I was able to try their “best” BB cream, the BRTC Recover Balm, and I was very impressed. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take photos to make a review post. To make up for that, here is my review of BRTC Glossy BB Cream based on a sample I bought ages ago but only got to try recently. Unfortunately, I think this particular BB cream has been discontinued. I don’t see it in http://www.skinami.co.kr/ nor http://www.brtcstore.com/.

I’m sure this has happened to you too. You go to a mall and a saleslady comes up to you and asks if you need help with anything. You say you want to try [insert brand name here] and she just looks blankly at you or asks you to repeat the name. Then she realizes that you are referring to [insert brand name here] and subtly mentions the correct pronunciation of the brand while you, on the other hand, want the earth to swallow you whole. There’s no need to feel so embarrassed. Mispronunciation of brand names happens to the best of us, even the richest socialite!

This review should have been written last year but alas, my mind is always a-wander. So without further ado, I give you my thoughts on Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo.

Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo claims that we will have long fluttering lashes when we use it. I read good reviews about the product on the internet so I gave it a try and ordered one online. I am impressed with its packaging which is very luxe and elegant. No wonder gothic lolitas love Majolica Majorca.

1 month agoby glam.loveDior's Capture Youth collection is now available in Dior Makati and Shangri-la Rustan's! • ✨ Age-Delay Advanced Crème is concentrated in iris extract that will help boost the antioxidant power of the skin to defy visible signs of aging. The crème is gentle on all skin types. ✨ Glow Booster Serum contains Murunga Plum, which is more concentrated with vitamin C than oranges, and AHA to brighten complexion and smooth skin texture. ✨ Plump Filler Serum contains natural hyaluronic acid from fermented wheat to hydrate skin on the surface and plump. Lift Sculptor Age-Delay Lifting Serum is rich in polyphenols

1 month agoby glam.loveI’m glad I will be able to share my thoughts on the #Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink as the first collection/set is now available locally❣️ I have shades 40 Believer that is a bright pink-purple and 95 Visionary that is a muted purple. The latter, however, is from the Un-Nudes collection, which I hope will be released here soon. • Both of these are super long lasting on the lips and they stay on like a mofo. For longevity, they’re one of the good ones imo. 95 Visionary feels better on the lips than 40 Believer btw. • I will

3 weeks agoby glam.loveI almost forgot I have this #Welcos Jeju Natural Aloe Vera Sheet Masks. I bought this in my trip last June 2017. There's not much description on the box, but from Amazon: A deeply hydrating facial sheet mask that is formulated with a blend of Jeju Aloe and a unique Jeju Botanical complex (Camellia Japonica Extract and Cactus Stem Extract) that is designed to deliver a boost of soothing moisture to calm irritated and sensitive skin. • I got this because aloe, in my experience, works well to calm and soothe my face especially after a long time under the